Wales Office News

Llanarmon yn Iâl’s new Post Office service is a great example of individuals coming together and taking action to ensure their communities have the services they need, said Welsh Office Minister David Jones as he officially opened the new service. Following the closure of its Post Office in October 2009, Post Office Limited worked with elected [...]

Tourism and attractions such as the National Slate Museum, Oriel Mostyn gallery and Llangollen railway are vitally important to the North Wales economy, said the Secretary of State for Wales today. Speaking during a two day visit to North Wales, Mrs Gillan said North Wales can play a key role in the Government’s aspirations for the [...]

Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan MP has today [Friday 27 August] gone on the beat with police in Wrexham to find out more about issues facing officers on the frontline. Mrs Gillan joined Acting Superintendent Dave Owens in Wrexham town centre on Friday night where she also spoke to local pub and club licensees, [...]

The £6m restoration of Llanelly House will capture the heart and soul of Llanelli and preserve its history for generations to come, said Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan during a visit to the house. The refurbishment project to return the grade one listed Georgian town house to its 18th century glory will also see [...]

We were asked about absences during four periods 1) The number of absences recorded during the period 11/06/2010 to 12/07/2010 (including the start and end dates of the period): 4 absences: 21/06/2010 to 02/07/201022/06/2010 to 09/07/2010 05/07/2010 to 09/07/2010 12/07/2010 continued beyond period outlined 2) The number of absences recorded during the period 11/06/2009 to 12/07/2009 (including the start and end [...]

We were asked for information on Trade Union activity and funding No payments have been made directly by the Wales Office to Trade Unions. We do not hold any information on the monetary value of facilities provided for use by trade unions in each year since 1997. In 2008-09 - one person was designated to be involved in [...]

Welsh businesses are playing their part in Britain’s economic recovery, Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan said today. Speaking on a visit to firms in South East Wales Mrs Gillan praised the role of the private sector and entrepreneurs in creating a stronger, more stable economy. Mrs Gillan visited Ultrapharm Limited in Pontypool to officially open [...]

Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) play an invaluable role in supporting and encouraging victims of sexual assault to report the crime, said Welsh Office Minister David Jones during a visit to North Wales’ SARC. Mr Jones met some of the agencies involved in the centre and heard first hand about the services the centre provides to [...]

We were asked for information on the potential for the devolution of criminal justice powers to the National Assembly for Wales. Q1 : How many written requests for the devolution of criminal justice powers have been received by the Wales Office since 5 May 2005 from : a.) Members of the National Assembly for Wales ; b.) Committees [...]